WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 270

1,346.

One of the defects associated with most pre-independence constitutions in British West Africa was ________

A.

veto power of the Governor

B.

all inclusive franchise

C.

African domination of the executive council

D.

African domination of the legislative council

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,347.

One duty of a good citizen is _________

A.

building schools and hospitals

B.

respect of the dignity and rights of others

C.

loyalty to other nations

D.

defending a suspect

Correct answer is B

  1. Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
  2. Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
  3. Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.
  4. Defend the country if the need should arise.

1,348.

The crown colonies in the British West Africa were administered through _________

A.

assimilation

B.

decentralization

C.

association

D.

direct rule

Correct answer is D

Direct colonial rule is a form of colonialism that involves the establishment of a centralized foreign authority within a territory, which is run by colonial officials.

1,349.

One primary objective of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) is to

A.

settle disputes among African nations

B.

eradicate poverty

C.

betray corrupt African leaders

D.

protect African citizens

Correct answer is B

The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) is a socio-economic flagship Programme of the African Union (AU). NEPAD's four primary objectivesare to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable growth and development, integrateAfrica in the world economy and accelerate the empowerment of women.

1,350.

A political party is significant because it _____?

A.

stimulates political rancour

B.

encourages electoral malpractices

C.

seeks political power

D.

settles disputes

Correct answer is C

The presence of the political party is actually a healthy situation for the nation. It gives the people a choice to make a more evolved and effective decision.